What does Megasthenes write about Pataliputra?
HistoryClass 6AllAnswered 5 Apr 2026
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Ans. According to Megasthenes, Pataliputra was a beautiful city with huge wall. It had 570 towers and 64 gates. The houses were made of wood and mud brick while the palace of the king was made of wood with stone cravings.
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